School Psychologist Job Description

ABOUT US: Arts in Action Community Charter Schools was founded in the Fall of 2011 with grades K-5, and Arts in Action Middle School (6-8) opened in the Fall of 2016. We aim to provide a rigorous academic foundation while developing the whole child through a rich arts program, a daily socio-emotional learning component, and by modeling advocacy through social justice initiatives. For more information on the school’s mission and vision, please see www.artsinactioncharter.org.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The School Psychologist is directly responsible for the psychological assessment of academic, social, emotional, and behavioral domains utilizing problem-solving and standardized evaluations. The School Psychologist monitors the completion of case study evaluations and participates in Individual Education Plan (IEP) conferences and problem-solving meetings designing systems, programs and services that maximize students’ social, emotional, and educational success. In collaboration with staff, families, students, and communities the school psychologist promotes effective educational environments and provides individual and group counseling services. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct psychological assessments and interpret results for students and participate in IEP conferences, team meetings, and problem-solving meetings.
• Provide school-based individual, group, and family therapy per IEP requirements.
• Monitor completion of case study evaluations and participate in IEP conferences and problem-solving meetings.
• Participate in crisis intervention efforts and provide insight into the development of functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans.
• Integrate psychological services into the classroom environment as appropriate.
• Provide assistance to staff in the design and implementation of appropriate academic and behavioral interventions and accommodations for students.
• Evaluate and/or translate research into practice and understand research design and statistics in sufficient depth to plan and conduct investigations and program evaluations for improvement of services.
• Contribute to school wide program development that furthers the integration of social, coping, and problem-solving supports in the classroom.
• Provide support services to parents/guardians as needed.
• Consult with other district wide psychologists and resources to recommend provision of mental health services outside the scope of the school sites based on individual student need.
• Coordinate and/or collaborate with a range of individuals/agencies to promote and provide comprehensive services to students and families.
• Provide and/or assist in professional development for staff, parents, and/or community.
• Participate in professional growth activities on a yearly basis.
• Help lead grant initiatives .
• Help Oversee Medi-Cal Reimbursements.
• Leadership on other tasks as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• An earned master's degree or advanced degree of equivalent standard from a regionally accredited college or university. Candidates must also possess a Pupil Personnel Services Credential authorizing service as a school psychologist.
• Valid CA Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance
• Possesses a growth mindset and a love of learning
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

WAGE AND BENEFITS: The starting salary range for this job is $$90,000 and higher (based on either 10 month or 12 month position) and is commensurate with experience and education; a competitive benefits package is included.

Arts in Action Community Charter Schools is non-sectarian in its programs, admissions policies, employment practices, and all other operations, shall not charge tuition, and shall not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, disability, religion or sexual orientation, either actual or perceived